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Chicago Fire Department

Source file: City of Chicago — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Chicago Fire Department provides fire protection and emergency response, including prevention, inspection, rescue, and medical aid.

In 2026, this agency had 4,803 employees with median total compensation of $122,376; the highest distinct record was $249,780.

Year
2026
Total payroll
$618.9M
Employees
4,803
Median total
$122,376
Highest record
$249,780

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 4,803 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($122,376) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$128,867 (100%)
  • Overtime$0 (0%)
  • Other$0 (0%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$95,982
$117,996
$122,376
$141,864
$161,232

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $161,232 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $95,982. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Firefighter-Emt
1,598 · $117,996
Lieutenant-Emt
460 · $156,174
Fire Engineer-Emt
413 · $136,794
Paramedic
392 · $111,252

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

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Jonathan Algas

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jonathan Algas is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Michael Bastian

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Michael Bastian serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Ronald Bila

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Ronald Bila is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Thomas Boyd

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Thomas Boyd is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Marc Bridgeford

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Marc Bridgeford holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Monroe Brown

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Monroe Brown holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Nicholas Casper

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Nicholas Casper works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $131,472 in 2026.

Steven Collazo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Steven Collazo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Sean Corona

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Sean Corona is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Patrick Coyne

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Patrick Coyne is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

James Davis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

James Davis works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. James earned $131,472 in 2026.

Stephen Douglas

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Stephen Douglas serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Mario Durham

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Mario Durham works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Mario earned $131,472 in 2026.

Jesus Facundo

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jesus Facundo holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Ryan Finnerty

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Ryan Finnerty holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Nicholas Fortuna

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Nicholas Fortuna works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Nicholas earned $131,472 in 2026.

Bradley Gambit

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Bradley Gambit works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Bradley earned $131,472 in 2026.

Marlo Garner

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Marlo Garner serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

William Gierhahn

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, William Gierhahn serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Gregory Grier

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Gregory Grier is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Frank Guerrero

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Frank Guerrero works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Frank earned $131,472 in 2026.

David Hamm

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

David Hamm works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. David earned $131,472 in 2026.

George Harty

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

George Harty works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. George earned $131,472 in 2026.

Scott Hemmer

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Scott Hemmer is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Jesus Hernandez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Jesus Hernandez is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Scott Holy

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Scott Holy works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Scott earned $131,472 in 2026.

Anthony Houston

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Anthony Houston holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Glenn Hudy

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Glenn Hudy is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Derwin Johnson

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Derwin Johnson is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Riki Kaelin

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Riki Kaelin is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Peter Karkazis

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Peter Karkazis serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Victor Lecodet

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Victor Lecodet serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Eric Lopez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Eric Lopez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Vincent Luczak

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Vincent Luczak serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Patrick Marshall

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Patrick Marshall is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Israel Martinez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

At Chicago Fire Department, Israel Martinez serves as a Firefighter-Emt. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $131,472.

Seth Martinez

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Seth Martinez holds the role of Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $131,472.

Terrance Mc Daniel

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Terrance Mc Daniel is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Maury Mcdonald

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Maury Mcdonald is a Firefighter-Emt at Chicago Fire Department. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $131,472.

Barry Mc Meel

Firefighter-Emt/Chicago Fire Department

2026 total comp
$131,472
Base pay
$131,472
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$131,472
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay basis
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Annual Salary
$131,472

Barry Mc Meel works as a Firefighter-Emt for Chicago Fire Department. Their status is full-time. Barry earned $131,472 in 2026.